Sunderland defender Phillip Bardsley has been charged with violent conduct by
the FA after his stamp on Juan Mata during the Black Cats 2-1 loss to Chelsea on Saturday.
Sunderland have confirmed they will not appeal the four game ban which will see the defender miss
games with Stoke, Norwich, West Brom and Arsenal respectively.
Rather later than planned, here are the ups and downs from the Premiership this week
Going Up...
Robin Van PersieSo the glass man has entered the records books at Arsenal with a ton of goals to his name, both of
which were sublime finishes. Its a shame that his injury record is so poor or else he would be in a
position where he could play for one of the best teams in Europe (muhaha).